I resolved this problem using a small gamble. After reading the concerns about a UEFI installed Windows application creating problems in dual-boot with Ubuntu applications, it became confusing because of the varying advice. I tried something that was easy, and worked just great. I had a lot of wonderful hardware close at hand, however, others may be in the same situation.
Essentially here is what I did, and there wasn't a single glitch or incompatibility at the end, at least so far.
I installed Windows 7 Professional on a 256GB SSD drive. Since I don't use Windows very often, the balance of the drive not used by the installation of the Operating System seemed adequate for storage of Windows related data and applications, and accessible about as fast as Windows can deliver.
I created a /home drive using a TB 6GB/s HDD to separate any saved data from the Kubuntu Operating System to keep from losing data, should something happen to the Operating System or the Drive that contains it.
I used a 128GB SSD for the Kubuntu 13.10 64 bit installation.
I used a TB 3GB/s that I had but did not use for BACKUP and miscellaneous data.
No partitions were required and the installation was seemless and smooth. When I restarted the computer for the first time, the "Choice of Operating Screen" appeared as expected. I made my choice, different on a couple of restarts, to find a non-problematic installation. Smooooooooooothest installation I have ever had, with no concern for UEFI incompatibilities. Hope this is useful for someone else
Sorry about this post. It was unreasonable to ask. I don't even want Windows at all, but by having it I will have access to configuration and compatibility issues that hardware has established for Windows and not Kubuntu. I have downloaded the most recent issue of Kubuntu 13.10 and verified the MD5SUM. I will attempt it's installation and hope any EFI compatibility issues can be handled. Thanks for your consideration.
New build finally stable with Windows 7 64 bit UEFI installed on a 256GB SSD. The entire drive is reserved for Windows 7.
I have a 128GB SSD that I would like to install Kubuntu 13.10 64 bit as a dual-boot system. I have a TB 6GB/s that will be my Kubuntu /home drive.
I lack confidence due to the differences written about EFI installations of Ubuntu operating systems with Windows and need help.
Components:
Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 Motherboard
GSKILL Ares 16GB (2 x 8GB) 1866 DDR3 RAM
AMF FX 8350 8-core Black Edition Processor @ 4.0 GHz
XFX R7850 DOUBLE DISSIPATION 2GB DDR5 RAM Video Card
BFG 800W Power Supply
256GB SSD
128GB SSD
TB SATA 6GB/s HDD
TB SATA 3GB/s HDD
2ea. DVDRW
7ea. Case Fans
Zalman CPU Cooler
Essentially here is what I did, and there wasn't a single glitch or incompatibility at the end, at least so far.
I installed Windows 7 Professional on a 256GB SSD drive. Since I don't use Windows very often, the balance of the drive not used by the installation of the Operating System seemed adequate for storage of Windows related data and applications, and accessible about as fast as Windows can deliver.
I created a /home drive using a TB 6GB/s HDD to separate any saved data from the Kubuntu Operating System to keep from losing data, should something happen to the Operating System or the Drive that contains it.
I used a 128GB SSD for the Kubuntu 13.10 64 bit installation.
I used a TB 3GB/s that I had but did not use for BACKUP and miscellaneous data.
No partitions were required and the installation was seemless and smooth. When I restarted the computer for the first time, the "Choice of Operating Screen" appeared as expected. I made my choice, different on a couple of restarts, to find a non-problematic installation. Smooooooooooothest installation I have ever had, with no concern for UEFI incompatibilities. Hope this is useful for someone else
Sorry about this post. It was unreasonable to ask. I don't even want Windows at all, but by having it I will have access to configuration and compatibility issues that hardware has established for Windows and not Kubuntu. I have downloaded the most recent issue of Kubuntu 13.10 and verified the MD5SUM. I will attempt it's installation and hope any EFI compatibility issues can be handled. Thanks for your consideration.
New build finally stable with Windows 7 64 bit UEFI installed on a 256GB SSD. The entire drive is reserved for Windows 7.
I have a 128GB SSD that I would like to install Kubuntu 13.10 64 bit as a dual-boot system. I have a TB 6GB/s that will be my Kubuntu /home drive.
I lack confidence due to the differences written about EFI installations of Ubuntu operating systems with Windows and need help.
Components:
Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 Motherboard
GSKILL Ares 16GB (2 x 8GB) 1866 DDR3 RAM
AMF FX 8350 8-core Black Edition Processor @ 4.0 GHz
XFX R7850 DOUBLE DISSIPATION 2GB DDR5 RAM Video Card
BFG 800W Power Supply
256GB SSD
128GB SSD
TB SATA 6GB/s HDD
TB SATA 3GB/s HDD
2ea. DVDRW
7ea. Case Fans
Zalman CPU Cooler